Defiance

Photography has always been an artform for Kiana to express her strange philosophy. This philosophy and her pursuit of capturing the perfect photo often takes her to some very strange places, both literally and figuratively. This short documentary explores Kiana Webster, a college photographer who goes to far lengths to explore an important question: “What does it mean to defy?”.

Red, White & Untrue

A short documentary film that pulls back the curtain on the propaganda surrounding the Japanese internment camps in the United States during WWII and how similar methods of propaganda have been used in other wars since then.

Sketching the Dream

Brandon Espinoza may think his life is boring, but in this short, animated documentary film, we go through the mind of a young Latino filmmaker that simply wants to make it big and make his mother proud.

Pauline & Me

Filmmaker Dorian Robinson compares stories of his grandmother Pauline’s upbringing to his own stories growing up in Bridgeport, CT. Dorian & Pauline both talk about what they miss from their childhood, bringing the two closer together.

Hair Ties

"Hair Ties" follows filmmaker Hailey Madramootoo as she explores the complex relationship between people of color and their naturally curly hair, using her own family as a lens. Through intimate interviews with her mother, grandmother, and sister, the documentary examines the profound and often reciprocal influence hair has on shaping identity, cultural norms, and self-expression. Despite all of them having curly hair, each woman regularly straightens it, leading to candid conversations about why they choose to embrace—or resist—their natural texture.

The film unpacks the emotional and generational significance of hair, uncovering stories of pride, insecurity, discrimination, and the deep-seated beauty standards that those with curly hair must navigate. "Hair Ties" culminates in Hailey’s own journey toward self-acceptance, where she must decide between embracing her curls and breaking the generational stigma surrounding them or perpetuating the ingrained perceptions within her family.

Imposter

“Imposter” is an intimate short documentary tracing filmmaker Jasper’s lifelong journey with imposter syndrome. Through heartfelt archival footage and honest self-reflection, the film explores how doubt has shaped his identity and creative path—not to offer answers, but to sit in the uncertainty. It’s a vulnerable look at learning to live with the questions.

Public Hazard

The largest, yet most impoverished city in Connecticut, Bridgeport was used to being overlooked. But, to the young and growing skateboarding community, it was heaven. Until the skate parks were suddenly shut down and the skate shops moved away. The start of the gentrification of Bridgeport, this is the story of the city's dying skating culture.

Similar Kind: Right Here, Right Now

Indie-pop band Similar Kind reminisce on their adolescent years and see how far they've gone to this day.

Made in Bridgeport

Constantly working to have a chance in the spotlight, the Bridgeport fashion scene is far from underground. A documentary about the hand-made designs, art, expression, hopes and dreams of an inner city's fashion community. The behind the scenes story of a world-within-a-world from designers to models, following their process of creating and their journey to mean something.

The Ladder

Throughout his life, family has been something Tom Orrico cherishes. This short documentary takes a look back into his history and his perspective on his family. Multiple events lead him to being the man he is today, passing life lessons onto his own children, one being the filmmaker of this project, Christopher Orrico.

Say Something

"Say Something" is a short experimental documentary where Katie Agustina Aranda explores her relationship with her father, Panfilo Aranda—a Paraguayan immigrant, workaholic, and amateur videographer. Using material that he shot throughout the last forty years, the story follows his journey from passionate filmmaker to distant father. With archival footage and interviews, the film is about family, immigration, and a strained father-daughter relationship.